Red Onion Prices in West Papua Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 27, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 47,670 per kg for medium-sized shallots (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 27, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 45,360 per kg.

The daily price of medium-sized shallots in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 68,250 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-sized shallots in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 103,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Kalimantan, the price of medium-sized shallots was Rp 59,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-sized shallots in Gorontalo was Rp 53,250 per kg, North Maluku Rp 52,900 per kg, and East Kalimantan Rp 52,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, seven provinces had medium-sized shallot prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-sized shallots were North Sumatra, Jambi, and North Kalimantan.